Apple Ipod Touch...Not the Phone

[CruisinJazz]

Has anyone tried using the Apple Ipod Touch while cruising? Were you able to use the WiFi to access the internet? We'll be sailing on the Victory in September and wondering if we'll be able to access our email in case of emergencies back home.

 

Thanks for any info!

[Slimpickins]

Has anyone tried using the Apple Ipod Touch while cruising? Were you able to use the WiFi to access the internet? We'll be sailing on the Victory in September and wondering if we'll be able to access our email in case of emergencies back home.

 

Thanks for any info!

 

You should be able to use its wifi ability, but you will have to pay the same fees as if you were using their terminals.

[Jeans*Fanatic]

I have the IPod Touch as well and I was able to use it. I was charged the normal internet usage fees on the ship and when I didn't want to use it all I would just turned it off until I wanted to use it again. It was pretty slow though!

[CruisinJazz]

How much were the fees?

[Jeans*Fanatic]

How much were the fees?

 

I purchased one of their Time Plan deals...that they had going. An example was: "Purchase a time plan today and receive up to 20 additional minutes free"... or you could pay as you go... which is around $0.75 a minute. I honestly can't remember how much I paid... They also have a raffle where you can win up to 500 free minutes.... I honestly can't remember how much I paid for the total plan though.

 

Check out this link: (this may be of more help) :)

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/On_Board_Internet_Cafes.aspx

 

The link above might or might not work because the Carnival website is currently under maintenance. (Sorry!) But as soon as it is up... This link has some very helpful information!

[lilpootr]

I have the IPod Touch as well and I was able to use it. I was charged the normal internet usage fees on the ship and when I didn't want to use it all I would just turned it off until I wanted to use it again. It was pretty slow though!

 

Where you able to pick up wi-fi in your room or did you need to be in a "public" area for connection?

 

Thanks for the help.

[Jeans*Fanatic]

Where you able to pick up wi-fi in your room or did you need to be in a "public" area for connection?

 

Thanks for the help.

 

When I used mine I was in a public area. I never tried to use it in my room. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help!

[Slimpickins]

Where you able to pick up wi-fi in your room or did you need to be in a "public" area for connection?

 

Thanks for the help.

 

They have a few ships where wifi is available in your rooms, but for the most part, I thinks its in public areas.

 

Quote from Carnival:

 

 

 

Can I access the internet while on board?

 

For those guests who want the option of staying connected to the rest of the world, we proudly offer access to the internet with our onboard Internet Café and wireless networks using the ships own satellite connection. The Internet Café is open 24-hours a day and features private terminals with the latest flat panel computer monitors.

 

The Internet is accessed via our C-band satellite system and utilizes state-of-the-art compression and acceleration technologies to deliver the best guest experience in the cruise industry. As a result, guests can feel right at home while surfing the internet at sea. Guests will have the ability to send and receive e-mail, chat online and access the full internet. Guests can also access their own e-mail account through AOL, Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, guests will have the option to use their very own temporary e-mail account with our “Cruise E-mail”™.

 

We also offer wireless internet access across our entire fleet. Depending on the vessel, we have either limited wireless access in and around the shipboard internet café and select public areas or a complete “Bow2stern” wireless network. The “Bow2Stern” network allows our guests (and crew) to enjoy Internet access from literally anywhere on board, including all public areas, lounges, bars and pool decks, guest suites and cabins. To take full advantage of this feature, guests should bring their personal laptops along with them, as the number of laptops available for rent onboard is limited. In addition, this network supports the latest Wi-Fi enabled i-Phones, Palm Pilots and Blackberrys. These wireless deployments are available as follows:

 

 

Onboard Internet Café and “Bow2stern” Wi-Fi

 

Carnival Destiny

Carnival Fantasy

Carnival Freedom

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Inspiration

Carnival Legend

Carnival Liberty

Carnival Pride

Carnival Splendor

Carnival Triumph

Carnival Valor

Carnival Victory

Carnival Dream (September 2009)

Onboard Internet Café and Limited Wi-Fi (details of areas available in Internet Café)

 

Carnival Holiday

Carnival Ecstasy

Carnival Sensation

Carnival Fascination

Carnival Elation

Carnival Paradise

Carnival Spirit

Carnival Conquest

Carnival Glory

Carnival Miracle

Internet Café Price List :

To utilize the internet service, the below options are available. Please note that the internet pricing options are identical, whether an Internet Café terminal is utilized, or a laptop. All internet access charges will be billed directly to the guest's onboard “Sail & Sign” Account. In addition, when using a Café terminal, files can be downloaded as "read only" but cannot be saved, since a floppy disk cannot be inserted into the PC's. Users who bring their own laptop can read and save files without restriction.

 

An initial one-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user.

A basic time charge of $0.75 per minute (“Pay-As-You-Go”) is available. Minutes are rounded to the next full minute.

 

Discounted "Time Plans" offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a lower per-minute rate. These Time Plans do not have to be used in a single session and can be used anytime throughout the cruise until debarkation; No refund for unused minutes; Upgrading selected pricing option is not available. Plans are subject to change.

 

 

Cruises 6 days in length and longer:

 

100 minutes for $55.00 ($0.55 per minute)

250 minutes for $100.00 ($0.40 per minute)

Cruises less than 6 days in length:

 

30 minutes for $16.50 ($0.55 per minute)

60 minutes for $24.00 ($0.40 per minute)

To rent a Wireless Network Card for a guest's personal laptop, the rate is $10.00 per day; Optional insurance is $3.00 per day. This allows guests to connect their laptops to the ship's wireless signal and is in addition to the Internet price plans.

 

A limited number of laptops are available for rent with a Time Plan purchase for an additional $10.00 per day, and optional insurance is also available.

 

Link:http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/On_Board_Internet_Cafes.aspx

[lilpootr]

They have a few ships where wifi is available in your rooms, but for the most part, I thinks its in public areas.

 

Quote from Carnival:

 

 

 

Can I access the internet while on board?

 

For those guests who want the option of staying connected to the rest of the world, we proudly offer access to the internet with our onboard Internet Café and wireless networks using the ships own satellite connection. The Internet Café is open 24-hours a day and features private terminals with the latest flat panel computer monitors.

 

The Internet is accessed via our C-band satellite system and utilizes state-of-the-art compression and acceleration technologies to deliver the best guest experience in the cruise industry. As a result, guests can feel right at home while surfing the internet at sea. Guests will have the ability to send and receive e-mail, chat online and access the full internet. Guests can also access their own e-mail account through AOL, Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, guests will have the option to use their very own temporary e-mail account with our “Cruise E-mail”™.

 

We also offer wireless internet access across our entire fleet. Depending on the vessel, we have either limited wireless access in and around the shipboard internet café and select public areas or a complete “Bow2stern” wireless network. The “Bow2Stern” network allows our guests (and crew) to enjoy Internet access from literally anywhere on board, including all public areas, lounges, bars and pool decks, guest suites and cabins. To take full advantage of this feature, guests should bring their personal laptops along with them, as the number of laptops available for rent onboard is limited. In addition, this network supports the latest Wi-Fi enabled i-Phones, Palm Pilots and Blackberrys. These wireless deployments are available as follows:

 

 

Onboard Internet Café and “Bow2stern” Wi-Fi

 

Carnival Destiny

Carnival Fantasy

Carnival Freedom

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Inspiration

Carnival Legend

Carnival Liberty

Carnival Pride

Carnival Splendor

Carnival Triumph

Carnival Valor

Carnival Victory

Carnival Dream (September 2009)

Onboard Internet Café and Limited Wi-Fi (details of areas available in Internet Café)

 

Carnival Holiday

Carnival Ecstasy

Carnival Sensation

Carnival Fascination

Carnival Elation

Carnival Paradise

Carnival Spirit

Carnival Conquest

Carnival Glory

Carnival Miracle

Internet Café Price List :

To utilize the internet service, the below options are available. Please note that the internet pricing options are identical, whether an Internet Café terminal is utilized, or a laptop. All internet access charges will be billed directly to the guest's onboard “Sail & Sign” Account. In addition, when using a Café terminal, files can be downloaded as "read only" but cannot be saved, since a floppy disk cannot be inserted into the PC's. Users who bring their own laptop can read and save files without restriction.

 

An initial one-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user.

A basic time charge of $0.75 per minute (“Pay-As-You-Go”) is available. Minutes are rounded to the next full minute.

 

Discounted "Time Plans" offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a lower per-minute rate. These Time Plans do not have to be used in a single session and can be used anytime throughout the cruise until debarkation; No refund for unused minutes; Upgrading selected pricing option is not available. Plans are subject to change.

 

 

Cruises 6 days in length and longer:

 

100 minutes for $55.00 ($0.55 per minute)

250 minutes for $100.00 ($0.40 per minute)

Cruises less than 6 days in length:

 

30 minutes for $16.50 ($0.55 per minute)

60 minutes for $24.00 ($0.40 per minute)

To rent a Wireless Network Card for a guest's personal laptop, the rate is $10.00 per day; Optional insurance is $3.00 per day. This allows guests to connect their laptops to the ship's wireless signal and is in addition to the Internet price plans.

 

A limited number of laptops are available for rent with a Time Plan purchase for an additional $10.00 per day, and optional insurance is also available.

 

Link:http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/On_Board_Internet_Cafes.aspx

 

 

Wow! Thanks for the info! I've been trying to get into the website all day today to check this out and have been having problems (I've noticed on another thread that other's are having the same problem).:)

[Slimpickins]

Wow! Thanks for the info! I've been trying to get into the website all day today to check this out and have been having problems (I've noticed on another thread that other's are having the same problem).:)

 

Carnival has a wonderful site:rolleyes:

[Jeans*Fanatic]

Carnival has a wonderful site:rolleyes:

 

LMBO! I have to agree.... ;)